Propaganda Techniques
This technique relies on making people feel a specific and powerful emotion
Fear
The name for a headline that is designed to shock you so you'll click it
Clickbait
This is what "AI" stands for.
Artificial Intelligence
Three things you can do in the library
Any of the following: Read, check out books, do homework, get research help, hang out with friends, puzzles, crafts, games, relax
In this dystopian novel, children compete in a televised game show where only one of them can survive.
The Hunger Games
This technique uses a popular figure, a celebrity, or a supposed authority figure to make something seem believable.
Testimonial
False information that is shared by accident (not on purpose)
Misinformation
AI can only function because of ________________, which are sets of step-by-step instructions or rules that tell an AI how to process information, learn from data, and make decisions or predictions.
Algorithms
This library event happens every year on Halloween
Scary Story Read-Aloud
In this graphic novel, Raina deals with braces, embarrassment, and the drama of middle school friendships.
Smile by Raina Telgemeier
"America's Most Popular Make Up Brand" and "Everyone loves the iPhone" are both examples of this technique
Bandwagon
The name for a real person who makes a deliberately offensive or controversial online post
Troll
This term describes videos or images that use AI to make someone appear to do or say something they never actually did.
Deepfake
What are the two most popular genres in the Lower School Reading Room?
Mystery & Fantasy
In this fantasy, a telepathic girl discovers a hidden world.
Keeper of the Lost Cities
This technique shows “ordinary” people doing "ordinary" things, so it seems like "they're just like us."
Plain folks
How social media companies make most of their money
Ads
This term refers to low-quality AI images and videos that are increasingly present online.
AI Slop
The most requested book in the library this school year
The Summer I Turned Pretty
In this mystery, a group of students must figure out who really killed Simon after he died during detention.
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus
This technique uses vague, positive words without offering concrete evidence.
Glittering Generalities
When you open a new tab to look up whether something is true or a website is trustworthy, this is called...
A Lateral Check
The most popular use for AI in 2025
Therapy/companionship
The names of all four members of the library department
Ms. Duncan, Ms. Smogard, Ms. Parker and Ms. McNeil
These two titles have TIED for the most checked out book of 2025. One is a realistic fiction romantic comedy about a volleyball star who has to spend the summer with her ex-boyfriend. The other is a fantasy novel about nightmare fairytale drawings that come to life. Name EITHER title.
Never Vacation With Your Ex
Don't Let the Forest In